Momma Smurf reporting from Daybreaks (well that's my new name today after I went to move a tin of blue paint from a top shelf and this incident took around 3 hours to clear up the devastation!!!!)

Anyway, down to dog business..... the beautiful Mabel Abel (as we call her) was reserved and has gone out on trial... as a new companion for Mabel... we said they only need to call one name and two will come running! Bonus!

After a late viewing yesterday (which I kept under wraps in case nothing came of it) I had the phone call which made my day - Roy and Saddle have a home to go to TOGETHER!!!! I am going to do the home visit tomorrow evening and taking the boys with me to see what they think!

Diddy and Clare spent the day in the kitchen helping us rearrange cupboards etc. We then had a viewing and Clare obviously fluttered those beautiful lashes and it did the trick - she was reserved! Yay!

Poppy (aka Crusty) came to visit today for me to trim her pads (yes - pads !) and did some corn removals for Tess - so satisfying!!!

Due to the snow, racing was cancelled at Perry Barr track so our new arrivals have been postponed. We hope to have delivery of them in the next couple of days.

It has been bitterly cold so I need to go and defrost and have a reward with a big glass of wine! Grateful thanks to Lisa, Bella and Andy for braving the cold and helping... you are all fab xxx

We had several very smelly kennels to clean this morning....Angie and Ruth did a marvellous job of making them sparkle!

It was so very cold today! A big thank you to Jeremy and Adam who almost got lost in a blizzard while they were out on a walk this afternoon! :))

We had a beautiful new arrival this morning Shadey, a very pretty girl. We didn't think she would have appreciated a bath today. :) We are expecting two more girls tomorrow, fingers crossed the snow stays away.

So happy to see Josie go home today. She has a lovely new family to share her life with. We took the homing photo in the office as it was so cold outside. :). Xx

Alfie has just been to Fivelands for his check up following the second part of his dental last week. His gums are healing really well and he has put on a kilo - yay! Little Abel is doing much better and her prescription food is helping massively - she is absolutely adorable and both Able and Alfie are my current favourites! x

Laddie went off to the vets for his neutering operation today. When Ruth picked him up this evening he was quite bright and he enjoyed his dinner. :)) I think he was happy to be back at the kennels with his lovely sister Lulu. x

Little Abel has an upset tum at the moment :( Hoping she will soon be feeling better. She is such a sweet girl, loves a cuddle. Not keen on going back into her kennel....sure she would be much happier in a home with a sofa of her own! Xxx

Alfie has a check up at the vets tomorrow after his recent dental. He is a very happy, bouncy lad, so sure all will be well. :)

Many thanks to everyone who helped today. Lucy's Ellie wanted to help with preparing dinners but trying to sample them all wasn't really necessary! :))

It was a very damp start but the sun did come out for a while this afternoon in time for afternoon walks. :)

It was a busy day today. The Pet Blood Bank were with us taking donations from both kennel dogs and pet dogs. It was lovely to see old friends both two legged and four! :) It was also great to see some new Greyhounds become Blood Donors for the first time. Jackie and Cliff brought Billy and Sam to the kennels only intending to buy food...handsome lad Sam ended up donating blood! There were the regulars too including Ellie, Misty and Fletcher. If you would like more information regarding your Greyhound becoming a Blood Donor please give us a call at the kennels on 0121 782 7702 or contact the Pet Blood Bank direct on 01509 232 222. It is a brilliant good deed for your dog to take part in as one donation can possibly help save the lives of up to four other dogs. x

Our lovely Josie donated Blood today. She is such a lovely girl. :))

The weather was much better today and both Greyhounds and humans enjoyed going for walks without getting soaked! :)

Despite the rain we had some brave volunteers who were happy to take the dogs out for a walk this morning. :)

Alfie is doing well after his dental, it hasn't affected his appetite! Little girls Abel and Clare are both good following their recent neutering operations. After seeing the rain this morning I'm sure neither them were not too concerned they are not able to go for a walk at the moment. :)

It was great to see lovely little Jillie go home today. Wishing her a very happy new life. Xx

Wonderful too for Josie, reserved at last! She is a very sweet girl. :)

It was quite a pleasent day for a change and we were able to walk the dogs without their coats :) I had the pleasure of going on a couple of the walks. I have to say Laddie and Lulu are an absolute dream to walk. We were accompanied by Diddy who walks beautifully too. It was a real pleasure. Xx